The BA.3.2 'Cicada' Covid variant has been detected in 23 countries with over 70 mutations. Here's what experts say about its spread, symptoms, severity and vaccine protection.

The BA.3.2 COVID-19 variant was first detected in South Africa in November 2024 but has since spread to at least 23 different countries including the U.S. (Photo: Getty) There’s now some buzz about a ...

A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States. As a pulmonary and critical care doctor, I see many ...

BA.3.2 spread internationally after first being identified in South Africa in November 2024, with detections rising from September 2025 and reports from at least 23 countries by 11 February 2026. U.S.

The CDC is tracking a new SARS-CoV-2 variant — BA.3.2 — that has been identified in 23 countries, including the U.S. BA.3.2 has been nicknamed the “cicada” variant as it has largely remained ...

The emergence of the COVID variant BA.3.2, linked to the Omicron variant lineage, has once again stirred public anxiety, reviving memories of the devastating global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. While COVID-19 is a long-closed chapter for most Americans, the virus that upended our lives only a few years ago is ...

A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading across the U.S., health officials say. At least 23 countries have reported the SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant as of Feb. 11, according to a study published last week ...

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant memory. In reality, the SARS‑CoV‑2 coronavirus is still spreading widely across the globe and continues to evolve into new variants.

The new CDC report found that the new variant has spread to 25 U.S. states and 23 countries worldwide. Reading time 3 minutes Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking ...